I sure wish I would help you out, Jon.  I am a recent transplant here and am pretty ignorant of what there is to know.  On that note, I want to thank you Dirk because a lot of those links are really useful for me also!

Btw Dirk, that little helicopter journey you had must have been something.  Glad you are alright.  That really is something to remember.

Esteban (bakura82)



Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 19:23:38 -0700
From: shadowace.az@gmail.com
To: listserv@azgeocaching.com; griggs@softhome.net
Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Interloper in the Midst

First.. here is a decent read about Southern Arizona and our lovely desert:

http://sarci.org/safety.htm
(From our Southern Arizona Rescue Association)
Table of Contents
  Prepare For The Unexpected And Emergencies
  Carry Plenty Of Water And Drink It
  Beware Of Flash Floods
  Do Not Hike Alone
  Tell Someone Where You Are Going
  Avoid Cliffs And Waterfalls
  Be Prepared For Cold Weather
  Carry Proper Equipment And Use It
  Learn Key Outdoor Skills

From the desert museum
http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS

When will you be in town?

I am more then positive a group of our humble selves would be happy to meet and greet and offer advice or comfort :) Be advised that we are reaching record temps at this time of year and if you are planning hikes in the lower desert you will need to be very cautious of the weather and your ability to handle the heat.

Feel free to get in touch with me if you are wanting to gather some information on our area.

Can you get hurt out here?
Welp.. You tell me :)
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ShadowAce fall down go boom!

ShadowAce / Dirk